A Mother’s Stuff

Masbate Festivals

Corn Festival A harvest rite among moncadistas in San Ramon, Uson. Famous for people dancing barefoot on the glowing embers. The celebration is a ritual for thanksgiving after a plentiful corn harvest

Bantigue Festival

A festival among the Bantigue folks, right across the Masbate town. The barangay is famous for its deeply preserved folk dance called the “Bantigue Dance”. Bantigue is noted for its boat makers.

Candelaria

A unique tradition in the town of San Jacinto where 2 to 7 years old children are blessed by the parish priest with mounted angel wings at their back. The children offered bread and eggs as a sign of prosperity. This religious activity is to set free children from various illness and diseases

Pagdayao Festival

“Pagdayao”, in the Masbate’s dialect, loosely means the act of praising, of honoring and thanksgiving. It manifests the Masbate religiosity as a people, a trait most Bicolanos are noted for. The festival is held on June 11-12, coincides with annual fiesta of Masbate in honor of St. Anthony de Padua. Features include: Historic-Cultural Street Presentation depicting the town’s past, Agro-Industrial Fair, Sports Tournament and Search for Miss Masbate

Rodeo Filipino

Cattle raising is trademark of Masbate and a major source of livelihood for the province. The rodeo will highlight the Masbate Livestock Week. The festival held every November 26, 27, and 28 will feature a grand Rodeo Parade, Agro-Livestock Fair and Individual Group Competitions in Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Lassoing, Post Driving, Calf Casting, Food Chopping, Carabao Race and other traditional Filipino games

Masbate Tourist Attractions Set 3

MATABA-TINIGBAN to NAPAYAUN ISLAND Aroroy Masbate

A five-kilometer stretch of glittering white sands. At Napayaun Island, the surrounding water is full of marine life. It is ideal for snorkel and scuba diving.

CAMBATANG and CANGCAYAT BEACHES Aroroy, Masbate

Famous for white sands and crystal-clear waters.

KI-ALBAY RIVER and BEACH Claveria, Masbate

This beach extends east-southeast from the town proper with an approximate length of one and a half kilometers of sandy and well-polished pebbles ending in Ki-albay River, a place believed to have been inhabited first by people from Albay.

SAN ISIDRO ISLAND Claveria, Masbate

This beach is located in barangay San Isidro extending south to east from the barangay proper with an approximate and aggregate length of four (4) kilometers. Its fine and silvery white sand can easily accommodate over a thousand people. The bottom of the sea is clear and sandy extending some one hundred meters from the shoreline with a gradual depth of 5 to 7 feet during high tide. Extending further from the shoreline are beautiful and colorful coral reefs which are inhabited by a wide variety of fishes. The beach is lined by coconut trees.

PUTTING ISLAND Claveria, Masbate

Famous for its wide and white sands pooled with crystal clear water.

ALTA VISTA FALLS (San Fernando) Ticao Island

One of the most unique falls in the country. It is a zigzag cascade from 45 feet to its base where multi-colored fishes cavort.

CADULOU BEACH

Famous for swimming & sunbathing. Perfect for its serenity, the undisturbed crystal-clear water and friendly people of this barangay.

Masbate Tourist Attractions Set 2

SOMBRENO ISLAND San Pascual

Hot-shaped island with stretches of white sand beaches.

CAGPATING ISLAND Monreal Masbate

It is noted for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful pebbles on one side and a deep rocky side that provides a panoramic view of Masbate Island.

VEAGAN ISLAND, MAGCARAGET HAMORAWON & DAQUIT-DAQUIT ISLAND Dimasalang, Masbate

This island is the get-way to the exotic Naro Bay of this Municipality, ideal for Island-hopping, scuba diving, wind surfing and noted for its beautiful beaches.

TINALISAYAN ISLAND

Located in Burias Island, this enchanting place is ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

BUGUI POINT LIGHTHOUSE Aroroy, Masbate

Located at barangay Gumahaang, constructed during the Spanish era.

JINTOTOLO LIGHTHOUSE, JINTOTOLO ISLAND Balud, Masbate

Picturesque in its 19^th century architecture.

COLORADO LIGHTHOUSE Aroroy, Masbate

Believed to have been built during the Spanish era but renovated during the American regime.

AROROY BEACH

A fast-becoming attraction among excursionists. Its unspoiled natural beauty is the dominant feature.

Masbate Tourist Attractions Set 1

LIMESTONE HILLS

Believed to have been inhabited by the Kalanay people. These early inhabitants practices jar burials. Excavations yielded human bones.

MATANGTUBIG SPRING

A unique spring with three sources. The spring comes out of a rock. Trees and lush vegetation give shade in the area around the spring.

CATANDAYAGAN FALLS Tical Island

One of the most beautiful falls in the province. It cascades from 60 feet to its base where multi-colored fishes cavort. It is one hour by motorboat from the capital.

TALISAY BEACH

Famous for the rocks which serve as natural diving board for swimmers. This is found 13 kilometers southwest of San Fernando in Ticao Island. Smooth, shiny pebbles of various sizes abound.

KALANAY FALLS Nabangig, Palanas

Located in Brgy. Nabangig, famous for its theatrical structure, a family haven for horseback riding and exotic entertainment of the Barangay folks.

BAT-ONGAN CAVES

For daring and adventurous visitors. It is approximately 10 kilometers from the subterrane to Mandaon town.

UNDERWATER CAVE

This cave is located within the jurisdiction of Barangay Boca Enga’o the entrance of which is undersea. During high tide, it will take even an unskilled diver only a few seconds to enter the cave; it is neck-deep drying low tide. Inside the cave are will-sealed human caskets carved out of solid wood believed to be 500 years old that still contain human remains. Each caskets measures 24 inches in length and 12 inches in width.